Closing Gaps Program

Barrancabermeja, Santander DepartmentThis program, called Cerrando Brechas or Closing Gaps, seeks to improve the quality of life for 600 residents living in extreme poverty in the municipality of Barrancabermeja, Department of Santander.

Families in the Homeland Program

ColombiaThis project is assisting more than 11,400 displaced families who have been affected by the country’s decades old civil conflict, who are voluntarily returning to their homelands, or who have been relocated to rural areas.

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Government of the Netherlands Program

Macarena, ColombiaThe objective is to contribute to the socioeconomic development of the Macarena region by working in strengthening local institutions in the areas of government, social development and support to property rights.

Leveraging Effective Application of Direct Investment

Cap-Haitian, Port-au-Prince, St. Marc, HaitiProvide technical assistance through local business service providers to support business plan development and enterprise management, so that target enterprises can attract capital, grow, create jobs, and generate income.

PRODEPUR

HaitiActively works to build the capacity of community organizations, encouraging them to define their own local priorities and assisting them in implementing critical interventions in the areas of health, education, micro-enterprise, and infrastructure.

Productive and Business Strengthening for Indigenous Communities

ColombiaThis Program seeks to strengthen the productive and business aspects of indigenous communities located in 23 municipalities throughout the country by assisting them in promoting commercial activities and opening up new markets.

Promoting Human Rights and Reducing Poverty for Women and Youth

Cité Soleil, HaitiThis project supports the Haitian government in its efforts to promote human rights and poverty reduction for low-income women and youth in vulnerable situations through improved employability and integration of young people by offering them increased vocational training.

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Support to Women Entrepreneurs

Valparaiso, ChileForty-seven women received targeted trainings on entrepreneurship and business management from PADF’s local partner, Acción Emprendedora.

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

Colon, PanamaThrough this project MUCEC reached over 100 victims of domestic violence and offered them social support, a safe space, and classes in self-esteem, leadership, life plan development, assertive communication, sexuality, and nutrition.

Technical Assistance Program

Youth Engagement Services (YES) Program

Belize City, BelizeThe Youth Engagement Services (YES) program, a new 14-month initiative, is targeting youth who have limited opportunities in order to support youth-initiated micro and small businesses that increase access to jobs and encourage entrepreneurship in Belize City.